Young Men's Health
My girlfriend and I use condoms when we have intercourse. She recently started school and marching band camp. Her period is now a week late but she won’t take a pregnancy test. When and how can I convince her to take a test, or is the delay due to stress?Male condoms are 98% effective if they are used correctly and every time you have intercourse. If not used perfectly every time, they are only 82% effective. It may be … read more
Articles Tagged: girl’s health
Puberty in Girls: A Guy’s Guide
When a guy goes through puberty, he’ll experience various changes in his body. He’ll grow hair in places he didn’t have it before, his voice will change, his penis and … read more
Birth Control: A Guy’s Guide
If you’re thinking about becoming involved in a sexual relationship, making healthy sexual decisions is extremely important, because they involve your body, your mind, and the well-being of another person. … read more
Birth Control: Female Barrier Methods
What does the term “barrier method” mean? A “barrier” is something that blocks or separates; for example, a wall or a fence. The term “female barrier method” of birth control … read more
Birth Control: Female Hormonal Methods
What are hormonal methods of birth control? Hormonal methods of birth control are types of birth control that use hormones (estrogen and/or progestin) to help prevent ovulation. There are many … read more
Birth Control: Other Birth Control Methods for Females
What other types of birth control are available for females? Here are four additional types of female birth control methods (list from most effective to least effective): Abstinence (No sexual … read more
My girlfriend’s vagina has a funny fishy smell. What is it?
It’s possible that your girlfriend has bacterial vaginosis, however, she should make an appointment with her health care provider and get checked. Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal infection. … read more
Can girls get erections too?
Unlike guys, girls don’t have a penis, so they don’t get erections. However, the clitoral tissue may become firm when sexually aroused. The clitoris has similar nerve endings to the … read more
Why do some women have sex if they don’t orgasm?
People choose to have sex for a variety of reasons – to connect emotionally with others in a very intimate way, to experience physical pleasure (including, but not limited to … read more
What is menstruation?
When a girl reaches puberty, her ovaries (small egg-containing organs that are located on both sides of the uterus) make hormones that cause menstrual periods. The pituitary gland (located in … read more